MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
several tyres appear very old
rear wheel arch lips bubbling with corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant weep from heater hose
engine and gearbox oil leaks
extensive patch welded repairs to underside covered in underseal materials making full inspection not possible
hazard warning lights not working - not required for car of this age
idle speed high
slight play in front suspension trunnion joints
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
areas of surface corroiosn to underside
engine idle speed slightly high
inner rear wheelarches slightly corroded within mot perscribed areas, not considered excessive
nearside front suspenion castle nut no split pin - locking washer fitted
rear wheelarch lips slightly corroded/bubbling
slight play in front trunnion joints nearside and offside
slight play in nearside front lower wishbone inner bush
welded patch repairs to underside covered in underseal
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
areas of surface corroiosn to underside
engine idle speed slightly high
inner rear wheelarches slightly corroded within mot perscribed areas, not considered excessive
nearside front suspenion castle nut no split pin - locking washer fitted
rear wheelarch lips slightly corroded/bubbling
slight play in front trunnion joints nearside and offside
slight play in nearside front lower wishbone inner bush
welded patch repairs to underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
previous repairs to floorpans/underside covered in undersealing. As far as practical using corrosion assesment tool/finger thumb pressure repairs appear sound.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
previous repairs to floorpans/underside covered in undersealing. As far as practical using corrosion assesment tool/finger thumb pressure repairs appear sound.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey with slight play as well
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey with slight play as well
drivers inner and outer floor substanially repaired with various welded panels
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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PAL 148M is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAL 148M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PAL 148M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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